Mental Health
Michal’s Story: Lost and Found
(1/7) “In My Head” I was blessed throughout my entire life to lead a relatively normal life with no real…
Rea’s Story: Medicating A Spiritual Condition
The photographs for this profile were taken by Mina Richler from Art of A Moment. (1/6) “Fix This” “I…
Aliza’s Story: My Body, My Babies
(1/7) “Unpretty” At the time, I felt very unpretty. I felt in order to be pretty, you had to…
It Could Happen to You: How I Became Addicted to Painkillers
In my world, drugs were a shrouded secret, spoken about in hushed voices, whispered behind cupped hands as though the…
On Flowing Love and Tears: A Window into Postpartum Depression
Photographed By: Tzvi Feifel “You’re going to feel love like you’ve never felt it before.” That’s what they told me.…
Naima’s Story: Resilience Through Mental Health
(1/5) “Sinking Deep” “The prologue to my story takes place seven years ago when I was diagnosed with an anxiety…
Women Empowering Women
As a therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I was thrilled to hear the theme of this month’s…
More than a Number: Redefining My Body
I remember the first time I was aware of my own body. I was in 5th grade living through what…
The Thing I Carry
Depression is a thing of isolation. Of self-doubt and self-recrimination. Of worthlessness and disconnect. The voice of the yetzer harah…
Living Mindfully In A Chaotic World
Have you ever experienced the kind of morning where you wake up to upsetting news and find it difficult to…
Aaryn’s Story: My Rose Among Thorns
This profile was sponsored by Westchester Fertility. When we were in college together at Stern College at Yeshiva University, I learned…
Temimah’s Story: Living Well is The Best Revenge
When Temimah and I met for her portrait session for this profile, it was a special reunion for me. When…